Be Our Guest WDW Podcast

BOGP Open Line - November 27, 2022 - BOGP 2199

Happy Thanksgiving weekend, everyone! This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, November 27, 2022.  Mike was solo for tonight's show as Scott was at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party during the show, but hang until the end - Mike calls Scott LIVE and we ride Big Thunder Mountain with him and he gives some live thoughts on the party and the trip from the Magic Kingdom!  We also talk about the changes to the top of the Disney company that were announced right after last week's show, Ben discusses some magic that happened to his family at Disneyland this summer, and much more!  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.  Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Listener Questions - November 30, 2022 - BOGP 2198

Mike, Rikki, and Pam are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today we discuss what Pam is looking forward to at Disneyland later this week as she celebrates the holidays on the West Coast, then we tackle questions about quiet places around Disneyland and California Adventure for someone who is sensitive to loud noises, if Preferred Location rooms are "worth it" at the Value Resorts, parking when visiting Geyser Point at Wilderness Lodge Resort, helping on which day to make theme park reservations during Spring Surprise Weekend, and much more! We hope you enjoy today’s show!  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!

Journey of a Walt Disney World Fan - BOGP 2197

We are headed to New Jersey today to speak with Listener Paul about his journey as a Disney fan from childhood to where he is now. You are in for a treat with today's show! Paul shares how Walt Disney World wasn't really something you even thought about during his childhood, then he went to Walt Disney World "kicking and screaming" for the first time in his 30's, then saw Walt Disney World "through his kids' eyes and was hooked! He joined DVC, has been a part of many special experiences at Walt Disney World, and these Disney trips have become a thread that makes great memories and excitement in his family! You are going to love the stories that Paul shares with us today! I hope you enjoy today’s podcast!  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!

Becoming the CEO Of Theme Park Guest Experience - BOGP 2196

Happy Black Friday, everyone! I hope you are enjoying time with family and friends this weekend and are tearing up those holiday leftovers! Today, Mike, Rikki, and Scott propose that we are named the "CEO of Theme Park Guest Experience" by new Disney CEO Bob Iger. What immediate changes would we make that would be "net positive" to the regular guest experience that would not affect revenue streams? Hear our thoughts and share yours with us on social media! We hope you enjoy today’s podcast!  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!

BOGP Open Line - November 20, 2022 - BOGP 2195

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, November 20, 2022.  Mike & Scott hit the Disney news of the week at the top of the show including discussion of the new Cake Shop coming to Disney's Boardwalk, Disney Cruise Line's HUGE new ship they are adding to the fleet in 2025, Magic Kingdom pricing more than the other three parks, and more!  Then, we get calls discussing the difference in pricing and experiences at the All-Stars vs. Pop Century, a great trip report from Adam in New Hampshire, and Brandon calls in with some awesome feedback on his upcoming Walt Disney World adventures! Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.  Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Listener Questions - November 23, 2022 - BOGP 2194

Happy Pre-Thanksgiving, everyone! Mike, Rikki, and Scott are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today we start off with a very special surprise announcement for two special listeners of the show, then we discuss the news of Bob Iger coming back to the Disney company and Bob Chapek being dismissed. Finally, we hit questions on resorts with awesome patios/balconies to enjoy after the kids head to bed, best locations to request at Coronado Springs, tips for the Jingle Cruise experience, and much more! We hope you enjoy today’s show!  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!

5 Good Minutes with Mike & Scott - BOGP 2193

Today Mike & Scott get together to start the week with a different kind of show where we talk for only 5 minutes on topics that our chat room brings up as we record live! We discuss if we think Annual Passes will go on sale again soon for Walt Disney World, which is a better use of your vacation budget - a 7 night cruise or a 5 night Walt Disney World trip, Uber/Lyfy vs. Sunshine Flyer/Mears Connect, if Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is worth the price you pay, thoughts on the newly-purchased mega-ship at Disney Cruise Line, tips for first-timers at Marathon Weekend, and much more! Please let me know your feedback so that we can always make this show the best it can be for you! I hope you enjoy today’s podcast!  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!

Spending A Day On The Disney Skyliner Loop - BOGP 2192

Today, Mike, Scott, and Rikki get together to plan a fun day outside of the theme parks! We limit ourselves to resorts that are accessible by the Disney Skyliner and have breakfast, then some shopping, lunch, some recreation, dinner, and a snack at these various hotels! How would you spend your day? Where would you dine, shop and play? Hear our ideas and then share yours with us! We hope you enjoy today’s podcast!  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!

BOGP Open Line - November 13, 2022 - BOGP 2191

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, November 13, 2022.  Mike & Scott hit the Disney news of the week at the top of the show including the "new" Treehouse coming to Disneyland Park, a great Christmas Tree Popcorn Bucket to get over at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park, and other news!  Then, we take your calls with some fun runDisney talk, including quick reviews from Wine & Dine Weekend and discussion for Marathon Weekend!  We also get a great review of the Behind The Seeds Tour at Epcot which recently returned at The Land Pavilion at Epcot from Listener Katie!  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.  Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Listener Questions - November 16, 2022 - BOGP 2190

Mike and Scott are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today we discuss the best locations to request at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort if you are booked in the Preferred category, where to watch the Super Bowl with your family, linking tickets to My Disney Experience without a hotel reservation, ways to surprise your children with a Walt Disney World vacation, getting back to the airport early in the morning on "Marathon Sunday", and much more! We hope you enjoy today’s show!  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today’s podcast!